The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes

A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stallsA study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers

The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemicA new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiencesA severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights

Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four monthsA famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run

Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology

A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive contentThe local museum added new hands-on exhibits for children to learn about science

A new study showed that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than indoor workoutsThe city council approved plans to renovate the old downtown theater into a multi-purpose venue

A major airline offered free upgrades to business class for passengers celebrating birthdaysScientists developed a new battery that uses organic materials instead of toxic chemicals

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• ·A construction company began work on a new apartment building that will include 200 affordable units
• ·A city launched a recycling program for plastic items that were previously not recyclable
• ·Book club discusses award winning novel about environmental issues
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes
• ·A new study revealed that social media use among teenagers is linked to increased feelings of loneliness and depression, according to researchers.
• ·A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content
• ·A farm invested in a new greenhouse to grow vegetables year-round and supply local markets in the winter
• ·A major music festival announced a cashless payment system to reduce food and drink wait times
• ·A multinational corporation announced it will move its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies
• ·Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery service
• ·A retail store announced it will open 20 new locations in small towns next year
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores
• ·A research team developed a new method to detect early-stage lung cancer using a simple blood test
• ·A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature
• ·The government released a report showing a 22% increase in renewable energy jobs
• ·Motorcycle show features custom bikes from local builders and national brands